Wesley Woodyard
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| Denver Broncos — No. 59 | |
| Linebacker | |
| Date of birth: July 21, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: LaGrange, Georgia | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 227 lb (103 kg) |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
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| College: Kentucky | |
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Wesley Woodyard (born July 21, 1986 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an American football outside linebacker and strong safety currently playing for the University of Kentucky, a member of the Southeastern Conference. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Woodyard helped lead the Wildcats to a 8-5 record in 2006, capping the season with a victory in Music City Bowl over Clemson.
His ability to alternate between safety and linebacker is reminiscent of former UK standout and NFL player Marlon McCree.
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[edit] High school career
Attended traditional power LaGrange High School in LaGrange, GA, where he was coached by Steve Pardue. He was named the Georgia Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was first-team all-state as a senior by the Georgia Sportswriters Association and the Journal-Constitution. As a four-year letterman and two-year starter at outside linebacker, the team posted a 51-3 record during his three seasons, winning a pair of state championships.
[edit] College career
2004 (Freshman): Played in the first 10 games, moving from strong safety to inside linebacker midway through the season. He totaled 34 tackles for the season and was selected for the Freshman All-SEC Team by SEC coaches.
2005 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games at linebacker, leading the team 100 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, and 4 fumble recoveries. Named second-team Sophomore All-America and All-SEC Honorable Mention.
2006 (Junior): Started all 13 games at linebacker, leading the team with 122 tackles (80 solo, 42 assisted) and tackles for loss with 9.5. Earned defensive MVP honors in the Music City Bowl. And Beast Mode Attributes along with a 4.51 at the combine. Beast.
[edit] NFL Career
After the 2008 NFL draft Woodyard was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.
[edit] External links
Profile, ukathletics.com
